04.18.24
Swanson has partnered with herbal extract company Karallief to develop a cholesterol-support supplement that contains red yeast rice and KaraHeart, a proprietary blend of standardized extracts from six Ayurvedic herbs: guggul gum resin, garlic bulb, green tea leaf, fenugreek seed, ginger rhizome, and cinnamon bark.
KaraHeart has been shown to help promote the management of healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, according to Karallief.
“Our red yeast rice supplement now includes KaraHeart, which is clinically proven to help maintain normal cholesterol,” said Erin Del Ponte, senior vice president of marketing for Swanson. “This is a unique offering in the marketplace and it’s something we’re extremely proud of.”
“When you look at scientific evidence with respect to many of the products currently on the market, it’s either nonexistent or just basic stuff,” said Krishna Rajendran, founder of Karallief. “We partnered with Swanson because, like us, they’re committed to providing consumers with more than just marketing.”
Rajendran said the proprietary herbal formula isn’t meant to replace things like statins for those with serious heart problems. Rather, it’s intended for those who want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
“Ideally, this is for anyone ranging in age from 40 to 60 or 70 who has good cholesterol numbers but worries about maintaining those numbers as they age,” he explained.
KaraHeart has been shown to help promote the management of healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, according to Karallief.
“Our red yeast rice supplement now includes KaraHeart, which is clinically proven to help maintain normal cholesterol,” said Erin Del Ponte, senior vice president of marketing for Swanson. “This is a unique offering in the marketplace and it’s something we’re extremely proud of.”
“When you look at scientific evidence with respect to many of the products currently on the market, it’s either nonexistent or just basic stuff,” said Krishna Rajendran, founder of Karallief. “We partnered with Swanson because, like us, they’re committed to providing consumers with more than just marketing.”
Rajendran said the proprietary herbal formula isn’t meant to replace things like statins for those with serious heart problems. Rather, it’s intended for those who want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
“Ideally, this is for anyone ranging in age from 40 to 60 or 70 who has good cholesterol numbers but worries about maintaining those numbers as they age,” he explained.
